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How to Have the Best Year Yet With Smoother, Moisturized Skin
Now that the holidays are behind us, it’s finally time to face the cold, winter weather without all of the added magic of holiday lights and Christmas music. And with the frigid Maryland temperatures comes a host of skin problems including dry, chapped skin. Rather than spend another day feeling uncomfortable, try using these tips... read more
Greet the Mistletoe with Fuller Lips this Year
Nothing is quite as magical as kissing someone you love underneath the mistletoe around the holiday season. If, however, you are too self-conscious to kiss even Santa himself this year because of your thin lips, then let us help. As a non-surgical way to add volume to your lips, lip injections with fillers can give... read more
Say What? Learn More About Our Sapphire Microdermabrasion
A smooth, clear complexion is something everyone wants— especially around the holidays. With holiday cards going out, parties to attend, and photos to post on social media, it’s no wonder that everyone wants to have perfect skin come November. As a popular treatment that we offer here at Chevy Chase Dermatology, microdermabrasion uses gentle exfoliation... read more
How to Get the Most From Your Juvederm Injections
Losing volume in your skin is one of the few downfalls of aging. Luckily, with facial fillers like Juvederm, our staff at Chevy Chase Dermatology can help get rid of fine lines and wrinkles around your mouth and cheeks, and add volume to your cheeks and lips at the same time. To ensure that you... read more
3 Things to Avoid When Washing Your Face
If you want a clear, clean complexion washing your face is one of the basic things you should do both morning and night. And although face washing is a basic step in getting clearer skin, not many people know exactly how to do it. To ensure that you are getting the most out of your... read more
How to Get Rid of Hyperpigmentation
Having a little color on your skin is one thing but having hyperpigmentation is a whole other issue. As a skin condition that causes your skin to look red and blotchy without makeup on, hyperpigmentation occurs when the skin produces too much melanin. Luckily, as one of the areas of the skin that we frequently... read more
Truth or Bust: 3 Ways to Remove a Birthmark
Depending on the location of your birthmark, it may be more of an endearing trait that you never want to get rid of than a nuisance. If, however, you have a birthmark in a location that’s more visible, you may jump higher than you ever imagined at the thought of having it removed. With so... read more
Plant Your Feet on the Ground: The Truth Behind Plantar Warts
Kids are notorious for being dirty and covered in germs— hence the term, “snotty-nosed kids.” And by constantly being exposed to germs and other children with even more germs, your child is more susceptible to getting things like warts. Warts are caused by the virus called human papillomavirus (HPV) which can easily be transmitted from... read more
Does Your Child Have Ringworm? What You Need to Know
If you have a child who participates in sports such as wrestling, running, football, soccer, or basketball, they are likely going to get some sort of ringworm at one point in their life. And although you may think ringworm is something that you can protect your child from ever getting, there are many contributing factors... read more
The Truth Behind Psoriasis
With more than 3 million cases a year, psoriasis is a skin disease that affects a large population of people. Psoriasis is a skin disorder that causes your skin to break out in rashes, dryness, fissures, flakiness, peeling, small bump, thickness, or redness. Additionally, psoriasis can also cause painful joints, depression, and itching. If you... read more
